Interview techniques

1. PEOPLE PRAXIS SOLUTIONS TRAINING | EXECUTIVE SEARCH | CONSULTING

2. Successful Interviews Making the most of the interview

3. Overview • Preparing for interviews • The interview experience • Questions to expect and to ask • Different types of interview

4. Interviews • Employer’s objective is to find the best person for the job • Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities • Can you do the job? (skills, abilities, qualifications) • Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation) • How will you fit into the organisation? (personality) • You: impress employer and assess position on offer • What does this position offer me? • How does it fit with my career plans? • Congratulations - you have passed the first hurdle • You must prove that you are the most suitable candidate for this position

5. Preparation is the key to success • Review own skills, experiences and qualities • Check CV • Anticipate questions and identify relevant examples • Prepare key selling points • Research organisation • Websites, reports, articles, company literature, etc • Contacts with knowledge of organisation or sector • Relevant articles in the press • Personal visit or telephone call • Research job and occupational area • Job description – or similar • Current issues • Prepare your questions Practice in front of Mirror

6. Watch the Body Language • First impressions very powerful • Allow time to relax • Dress appropriately • Entrance, introductions & handshake • Smile and make eye contact • Be aware of own movements • Watch body language of interviewer

7. Typical Questions-About You • About you • Tell me about yourself - Bring me up to date with your CV? • Why did you choose that particular degree programme? • What experience have you had that is relevant to this post? • What would you consider your major achievements to date? • General knowledge • Any question on Current Affair etc., candidates are advised to read 2-3 Newspaper daily as a habit, so keep abreast of current affairs • What’s your opinion on Electric Vehicles coming to India ?

8. Typical Questions-About the Job • About the job • What interests you about this job? • What do you know about this organisation? • What other options are you considering? • How do you see your career developing – 5 years? • If you were Head of Department, what would be your priorities?

9. Other Type of Questions • “What if” Questions • No experience - how are you likely to respond to a situation • Probing Questions • How exactly did you deal with the situation? • How did you know it worked? • How did you feel about the outcome? • Could you have handled it differently?

10. Your Answers • Listen carefully, seek clarification • Illustrate answers with real examples and evidence • Be positive – constructive criticism • Keep answers specific and succinct • Take time to respond • Be alert to interviewer’s body language • Speak clearly, smile and show enthusiasm • Know what you want to say, and find the opportunity

11. Qualities Employers Seek • Good all-round intelligence • Enthusiasm, commitment and motivation • Good communication skills • Team work ability • Ability to solve problems • Capacity to work hard • Initiative and self-reliance • Balanced personality

12. Your Questions • Training programmes • Career development opportunities • Types of projects & responsibilities • Reporting structure • Performance appraisal • Profile of staff • Questions about topics raised in interview • What happens next?

13. What creates a bad impression • Poor personal appearance • Negative attitude – evasive, using excuses • Lack of interest and enthusiasm • Lack of preparation • Poor knowledge of role • Failure to give concrete examples of skills • Over emphasis on money/rewards • Lack of career plan

14. After the Interview Review own performance What went well What went badly What you wished you had said Prepare for next stage Invitation to second / final round interviews Assessment centre Psychometric testing Panel interview Rejection letter / email If you can request feedback - use it

15. Telephone Interviews • Prepare as thoroughly as for ‘real’ interview • Select comfortable, private, quiet place • Have copy of CV and company information • Have pen and paper at hand • Prepare for usual interview questions • Practice on phone • Record answers • Try standing • Smile and use gestures • Avoid monotones • Be yourself

16. Other Types Of Interviews • Rotating • Like one-to-one with different interviewers • Group • 6-8 candidates • Group observed while discussing topic • Be aware of group interaction • Panel • 2-5 interviewers, or as many as 13!! • Try to identify different roles • Respond to interviewer, include others through eye contact • May involve presentation

17. Assessment Centres • Company premises or neutral venue • Includes social or informal events • Meeting with recent graduates or managers • Activities include: • Group exercises • Practical tasks and exercises • Report writing • Oral Presentations • Psychometric assessments • Interviews • Simulates real work environment

18. Psychometric Tests • Aptitude Tests - measure skills relevant to position • Verbal comprehension - evaluate logic of text • Numerical reasoning - interpret statistical data • Diagrammatic reasoning - recognise patterns • Watch timing – complete as many as possible • Personality Questionnaires • Look at personality style • No right or wrong answers • Be spontaneous, don’t try to second-guess • Tests include built-in checks • Employers may be looking for different personality profiles • Practice using online tests on www.ul.ie/careers

19. Thank You Feel free to write for any feedback/training sessions zubair.khan@peoplepraxis.in

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